Named Account Executive – Media & Telecommunications

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Named Account Executive – Media & Telecommunications (AE2)

Join Salesforce and Help Transform the Future of Media & Telecommunications
At Salesforce, we empower the world’s most influential brands to connect with their customers like never before. Our Customer 360 platform enables digital transformation at scale—helping organizations innovate, personalize experiences, and drive long-term growth.

We are now looking for a driven and collaborative Account Executive 2 (AE2) to join our Media & Telecommunications team, supporting one of our most strategic, high-profile customers in the UK. This is an exciting opportunity to work alongside a senior Account Executive, helping to grow and deepen a long-term partnership with a major industry player.About the Role
As an AE2, you will play a key role in supporting the growth and success of one of the UK’s most recognized brands in the media and telecommunications space.

You will:

• Support Strategic Sales Efforts: Partner with a senior Account Executive to drive Salesforce adoption across multiple business units, contributing to account planning, pipeline generation, and deal execution.

• Engage with Cross-Functional Teams: Work closely with internal stakeholders—including Solution Engineers, BDRs, Industry Specialists, and Customer Success—to deliver a cohesive customer experience.

• Drive Pipeline and Opportunity Management: Help identify new areas for growth within the account, manage key opportunities, and contribute to account strategy and execution.

• Learn from the Best: Gain exposure to complex enterprise sales cycles and strategic account planning while developing your skills within a high-performing team.

• Deliver Value to the Customer: Help position Salesforce solutions—including Sales Cloud, Service Cloud, Marketing Cloud, and Tableau—to support the customer’s transformation goals.

What We’re Looking For:

• 2–4 years of experience in SaaS or technology sales, with exposure to enterprise customers or complex sales environments.

• Strong commercial acumen, with the ability to support pipeline generation and customer engagement strategies.

• Interest in the Media and Telecommunications sector and a desire to work with leading-edge technology.

• Collaborative mindset with a passion for learning and working as part of a team.

• Excellent communication and organizational skills.

Why Join Salesforce?

• Career Development: Gain hands-on experience in a strategic enterprise environment, with access to world-class training and career growth opportunities.

• Impactful Work: Help one of the UK’s most iconic brands reimagine customer engagement in the digital age.

• Inclusive Culture: Join a diverse and values-driven company that prioritizes innovation, learning, and wellbeing.

• Competitive Benefits: Enjoy market-leading benefits, including wellness reimbursements, generous parental leave, volunteer time off, and more.

If you’re an ambitious sales professional looking to learn, grow, and make an impact on a strategic account in the media and telecommunications sector—we’d love to hear from you.

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